Fields Coming Together for Stars and Stripes Racing Festival

Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos NYRA Press Release: The fields are coming together for the third annual Stars & Stripes Festival at Belmont Park, which features six graded stakes worth nearly $4 million, anchored by the Grade 1, $1.25 million Belmont … Continued

Kentucky Derby 142 Selections from Keeler’s Hat

Coady Photography During the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, it is a requirement that everyone must have a pick to win the race. Even people who don’t normally handicap horse races are required to pick a horse and hope for the best, … Continued

Pletcher Still Planning Derby Strategy for Destin, Outwork

Coady Photography With the Kentucky Derby post position draw having been held yesterday afternoon, trainer Todd Pletcher has turned his attention to planning race strategy for his two Derby hopefuls Destin and Outwork. Destin, who has not run since winning the Tampa Bay … Continued

2016 Kentucky Derby Post Positions

Breeders’ Cup Photo The unbeaten Eclipse champion Nyquist has drawn post position 13 in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and has been made the morning line favorite at odds of 3-1. Racing for the team of owner … Continued

The Morning at Churchill in Videos, 4-29-16

Coady Photography The morning of April 29th was a very busy one at Churchill Downs–check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders working and galloping in preparation for the “Run for the Roses!” Destin working (click here for details) Mohaymen … Continued

Destin, Outwork Complete Serious Derby Preparations

Coady Photography On an extremely busy morning at Churchill Downs, the Todd Pletcher-trained pair of Destin and Outwork completed their major preparations for the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by turning in timed workouts on April 29th. Destin, unraced since winning the Tampa … Continued

The Morning at Churchill in Videos, 4-28-16

Coady Photography Check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders galloping during the April 28th morning training session at Churchill Downs! Gun Runner Outwork My Man Sam Mor Spirit Mohaymen Fellowship Destin Creator Brody’s Cause All videos courtesy of Churchill … Continued

Busy Morning of Workouts at Churchill Scheduled for April 29th

Mohaymen is one of many horses scheduled to breeze at Churchill tomorrow. Photo by Coady Photography The morning of Friday, April 29th could be an extremely busy one at Churchill Downs, with as many as thirteen Kentucky Derby contenders on the … Continued

The Morning at Churchill in Videos, 4-27-16

Coady Photography UAE Derby (UAE-II) winner Lani drew most of the attention this morning after proving reluctant to train during his timed workout (click here for details), but many other Derby contenders turned in gallops at Churchill Downs, including Fountain … Continued

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